EAL 7 (2009-10) - Q3 Homework

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Week of March 21 to 25
Due on Monday, March 22:
  • Q3 Portfolio
  • Q3 Project: Book/Movie Share

Language Arts
  • Book Themes
    • Crispin
      1. Finding strength in surprising places
      2. Making something of yourself
    • Matilda Bone
      1. Abandonment and lonliness
      2. Self worth
    • Catherine, Called Birdy
      1. Freedom
      2. Obligation
Week of March 14 to 18
Due on Thursday, March 18th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #16: What part of medieval history do you think is the most interesting and why? For example, you could write about the weapons used back then, the way people lived, feudalism, nobility, etc.
  • In-class Writing Sample

Math: Click here for more resources on ratio and proportions.

Social Studies: Click on the following links to explore Medieval Times:
  • Kid's Castle (explore the castle and learn about life during Medieval times)
  • CyberSleuth Kids (investigate the different links to learn more about the Black Plague, Medieval weapons and much more)
  • Fall of Feudalism (short presentation that summarizes the decline of feudalism)


Week of March 7 to 11
Due on Wednesday, March 10th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #15: Everyone enjoys time with their friends. What was the best day you had during class trips with your friends? Think about reasons that made it the best day.

    Write an essay telling about the best day you had during class trips with your friends. Include
    at least three reasons that explain what made it the best day. Be sure to use specific details to support each of your reasons. Try to use some of the verb tenses and language structures you are learning from your writing goal activities. (from http://jc-schools.net/write/expository/1prompt.pdf)


Week of February 22 to 25
Due on Thursday, February 25th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #14: Should the U.S. stay in Iraq? Use the notes we created in class to help you.
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Week of February 14 to 18
Due on Wednesday, February 17th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #13: This a review of what you are learning in science. Choose one of the following to write about.
    • Explain the process of diffusion.
    • Describe how osmosis occurs.
    • Compare and contrast passive transport and active transport.
    • Explain how large particles get into and out of cells.
  • Writing Goal Activities - EAL 7
  • Focus Word Chart #6

Week of February 7 to 11
Due on Thursday, February 11th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #12: Now that you are almost finished with "Seven Daughters and Seven Sons," which part did you enjoy reading the most? Explain why.
  • Writing Goal Activities


Week of January 31 to February 4
Due on Thursday, February 4th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #11: Open topic
  • Q3 Writing Goals


Week of January 24 to 28
Due on Thursday, January 28th:
  • Reading Log
  • Q2 Portfolio Analysis